Mother Nation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mother Nation is a Native American 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers culturally informed healing services, advocacy, mentorship and homeless prevention in Washington State. We support Native and Indigenous women during times of transition from chronic homelessness and gender-based violence to stable housing by providing counseling, connection to social services, sisterhood, community and spiritual support.Our culturally informed healing services are designed and provided by credentialed Native American Elders who apply culture to clinical practice. We use traditional Native medicines including essential oils, prayer, stories, song, ceremony, art, kinship, humor, laughter, food, and earth-based teachings. By acknowledging the past and re-learning who we are as a Native people, Indigenious Sisters who participate in our programs transform their path to a journey of natural leaderhsip and wisdom built on ancestral strength.
- Income
- $3.5 million
- Spending
- $3.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 70%
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $1,000, chair
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 24% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 31% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $1.8 million spent. Yeha:wi - We deliver powerful cultural healing services that nurture, embolden, and honor a new generation of Native women leaders. We support Native and Indigenous women in their healing journeys from gender violence and homelessness by reclaiming their cultural heritage, building strong relationships of sisterhood, and participating in their community. We provide a safe space for women to share stories and connect with other women who have similar lived experiences. Our healing services are custom-designed and provided by credentialed Native American Elders who apply culture to clinical practice.Waatunwan - We support unsheltered relatives in Washington State who are at risk of homelessness and may not be eligible for tribal services. Partnering with tribes and organizations across the state, our program provides case management, cultural and spiritual support, traditional medicine, connection to mental health resources, food, community, and financial assistance for rent, utilities, and moving costs. Emergency support services are also available for unsheltered relatives.
- $651,407 spent. Cultural Services - We provide workshops on a variety of cultural topics, a Circle of Life series focused on healing from trauma, and Tribal Training. Services are delivered onsite by credentialed Elders and Staff with the goal to enhance women's overall health, wellness, and confidence.
- $621,221 spent. Training and Mentorship - We offer training to front-line staff, advocates and Tribal Leadership in areas of grief and loss, historical trauma, sexual abuse and the impacts of violence against women on survivors, family and community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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